After the heartache that many people faced during the early days of The Malaise Era, it would have been easy for American auto manufacturers to forget that the performance car market ever existed. It would have been simple to… more»
Pony Cars
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
5.0 With 4-Speed: 1982 Mercury Capri RS
When one says, “Fox-Body”, the expected response is “Mustang”! The two just go together. And though Ford’s famed Fox platform was used under other models, it’s the ’79-’93 Mustang where it is best remembered. But the Mustang had a… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
429-Powered: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was a high-performance version that Ford introduced for the 1969 model year, and it instantly became a huge hit. By the time this 1973 Mustang Mach 1 was built, the model had undergone its first facelift… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Top Banana? 1970 Dodge Challenger Project
The Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda were released in 1970 as a late response to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, which dominated the pony car market in the late Sixties. One characteristic that distinguished these new Mopar E-Body… more»
Apr 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original 390: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
This 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT is an attractive car, but the owner does admit that it would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. Its rust problems are insignificant, but it does have one flaw that will have you scratching your… more»
Apr 22, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
40k Miles: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors Corporation debuted the second-generation Javelin in 1971 with a body that was slightly larger and more muscular than its predecessor. The front and rear fenders had a distinctive bulge and the interior featured a cockpit-style dashboard angled… more»
Apr 21, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Police Package: 1986 Ford Mustang LX SSP
If the “Blues Brothers” were made today, you’d have to wonder whether Jake and Elwood would choose this 1986 Ford Mustang LX SSP as the new Bluesmobile. After all, the original 1974 Dodge Monaco would be getting long in… more»
LS Power 6-Speed! 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Author’s Note 4/27/2021: Two of us at Barn Finds ended up with this assignment simultaneously, so this post is not an error – just a slightly different take on a very special car. JO OK, full confession, I’m not… more»
Apr 20, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
AAR ‘Cuda Tribute? 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
After beating the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964, the Plymouth Barracuda would enjoy a run of more than 10 years. By 1974, however, both the muscle and pony car markets had cooled off and Chrysler… more»
Apr 19, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
406 Five-Speed! 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS/Z28
Other than its market position and 2+2 configuration, Chevrolet’s all-new second-generation 1970 Camaro barely resembled GM’s 1967-1969 Mustang-fighting pony car. This 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS/Z28 in Salinas, California packs a 406 cid small-block motor mated to a five-speed manual… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Same Owner 25 Years: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Pontiac’s Firebird would jump into action in 1967 along with Chevy’s new Camaro. For the cars’ first generation (1967-69), they would collectively outsell the Ford Mustang by some 30,000 automobiles. And that included an extended production year in 1969… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
In the Garage 30 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Mustang would get its first restyle in 1967 after selling more 1.1 million copies in its first two years. The car would also get its first competition that year in the form of the Camaro and Firebird from… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Field of Dreams: Huge Montana Collection For Sale!
If you find yourself out roaming around anywhere near Great Falls, Montana, there’s a treasure trove of old cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, boats, toys and other assorted stuff to be found. It’s all for sale, including both restored and… more»
Apr 17, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
302 V8 Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible
The 1970 Mustang was little changed over 1969 after it had its most extensive restyle since hitting the market by storm five year earlier. Due to competition at every angle, sales numbers didn’t keep the factories working overtime anymore,… more»
Apr 17, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
1 of 98? 1970 AMC AMX Go Pack
The AMC would serve as a 2-seat GT-style companion to the Javelin when AMC joined the pony car wars for 1968. Even by AMC standards, its production numbers were low but helped the company try to shake its image… more»
Apr 15, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
37k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
UPDATE – This Cobra II has popped back up here on eBay! It’s now in Trenton, New Jersey with an opening price of $9,000. This seller has provided better photos this go around, so be sure to take another… more»
